Love Your Story with Lori Lee
Episode 240: A Brave Little Warrior – The Story of a 4-Year-Old’s Amputation Journey
Rosalie Mastaler was pushed into the world of disabilities when her son was bitten by his father’s K9 police dog. Tune in for the story of courage and how the family creates good and recognizes miracles from this loss.
And Then Everything Changed with Ronit Plank
Episode. 61 A Family Survival Story: Prosthesis, Recovery, and Resilience featuring Rosalie & Michael Mastaler
When Hunter became an amputee at just 4 years old his parents had to negotiate a host of feelings including guilt, grief, and worry for how their son would adapt. The loss of his lower leg altered their lives and how they cared for him, but Rosalie and Michael soon realized that the most powerful tool they could offer Hunter was resilience.
Grief Gratitude & the Gray in Between
Episode. 106 Education and awareness about the disability community.
Rosalie’s online presence, with her son Hunter, is full of humor, education about the disability community and finding joy in the journey.
Stand with Lynette Sheppard
54. The Nature of Miracles with Rosalie Mastaler
When Rosalie Mastaler’s oldest son was four years old, he was attacked by a dog, which led to the amputation of his leg below the knee. While in the trauma of that critical situation, Rosalie prayed for a miracle: that her son’s leg would be spared. When that did not happen, she had to learn about the nature of miracles and how to hold onto faith when miracles look different than anticipated.
You don’t want to miss this inspiring story!
Latter Day Lives-Talking With Latter Day Saints
Episode. 151 Faith of a Mother Through Trials
Rosalie’s world was turned up side down when a dog attacked her four year old son. The injuries led to his leg being amputated. We talk about the experience, what it did to her family and her faith, lessons learned from trials and how she, her son and her family are using the experience to make the world a better place. Rosalie is amazing. Her faith and perseverance are so inspiring.
Build A Life After Loss with Julie Cluff
Episode. 110 When Life Doesn’t Let You Breathe with Rosalie Mastaler
In three short years, Rosalie’s young family suffered three devastating losses which started with the still birth of her baby daughter. Through it all, Rosalie learned hard-won, valuable life lessons. Listen in as she shares her story with love, grace, and hope.
Optimistically Overwhelmed
Episode. 72 Meet Rosalie
Rosalie touches our hearts as she shares her family’s journey, and it is full of faith, hope, love and positivity. Rosalie’s son, Hunter, tragically lost his leg and she discusses how it has changed their lives… the grief, the entrance into being a family with “special needs”, the way she controlled the narrative, her process of writing their story, and more.
The Voices for Voices TV Show and Podcast Episode 54 with Guest, Rosalie Mastaler
The Special Needs Mom Podcast with Kara Ryska
Episode 5. Finding Joy in the Journey as the Mom of an Amputee
Rosalie shares about how it feels to change the way you actually parent when you have a child who’s been through so many changes himself. She explains how she leans heavily on things like reading, her faith, and even writing a memoir dedicated to her son. She also lends advice for other moms (and their children) about leaning into your emotions and adjusting your expectations. Those messy emotions are there for a reason!
Remarkable Voices with Meredith J. Flanagan
Episode. 9 Rosalie Mastaler, Disability Advocate, Writer, Mother
When Rosalie’s four-year-old son Hunter was attacked by their police dog, his leg was amputated below the knee. Rosalie became passionate about advocacy and inclusivity, leading her to write a children’s book to offer representation for marginalized voices like the limb loss community.
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Episode. 11 “I’ll Walk With You” Michael & Rosalie’s Story
Michael and Rosalie share the story of how their son, Hunter, was attacked by Michael’s K-9 police dog. As a result, Hunter’s life was forever changed along with their entire family. They share all they have learned in a beautiful story.
Just Some Dads
Episode. 10 I Will Sell Everything
We talk to total epic dad, Michael Mastaler, former SWAT and K9 officer and dad to three boys just as epic as he is. Michael shares a lot about his experience when his K9 bit his oldest son (who we call Hunter the Brave) bad enough that it led to amputation. He talks with us about his time in law enforcement and how he worked with his family through those difficult and uncertain times. The last thing you don’t want to miss in this episode is the insight that this giant among men gives us about the way he conducts his life in order to manage some of the world-rocking experiences that he’s had
The Sweetest Toughest Job
Episode. 70 Healing After Trauma, A Family’s Story of Recovery, Resilience and Advocacy with Rosalie Mastaler
On this episode Rosalie is sharing her son Hunter’s journey and what their family has been through over the years since the incident happened. We talk about the meaning of resilience, how to help your child cope through trauma, going through a traumatic event as a parent and finding the positive and joy amidst huge life challenges.